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Global Engineers

The Swanson School of Engineering Global Experience and Engagement office helps you develop essential skills for today’s engineer, fostering a global mindset through international opportunities! *Earn credits towards your degree program! *Connect classroom knowledge with global applications! *Build professional networks! * Develop life long friendships! *Graduate with your peers!

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  • A Taste of Munich

    During my time in Munich, food became one of the easiest ways for me to understand daily life in Germany. Between classes, company visits, and… read more

  • Learning by Doing

    During the program, we had many opportunities to work with German students, which gave me insight into how American and German university systems can differ.… read more

  • Itaipu Falls

    Itaipu Falls was a fantastical place to visit. The scenery of the falls themselves were amazing, and it felt like we were in a different… read more

Empathic Global Leadership in South Africa has fostered a sense of community and global citizenship within me. I have grown into a more rounded engineer through my global experience.

Nicholas P, Bioengineering

My time in Brazil through Pitt’s Exploration of Energy and Electrification gave me life changing experiences in terms of culture and engineering.

Jutin W, Civil Engineering

During Plus3 S Korea, I deepened my understanding of smart systems and learned to both lead and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Simultaneously, the immersion into Korean culture, rooted in respect, has altered my perspective on how to approach personal and professional relationships.

Ana C, First year engineering